The Stringer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Stringer Foundation is a private foundation in Anderson, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,059 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,059
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,991 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,189 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,991 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $39,059 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert M Rainey 1602 N Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 934-8703 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Deadlines | September 10 |
What The Stringer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | $39,059 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Favor Upstate | Community | $20,000 |
| Anderson University | Educational | $14,500 |
| St John's United Methodist Church | Community/religious | $4,559 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary R Belser
- Robert M Rainey
- Catherine D Rainey
- Stanley W Converse
Questions people ask
Does The Stringer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 10.
How much does The Stringer Foundation give?
$39,059 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs The Stringer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary R Belser (Trustee), Robert M Rainey (President, Chairman), Catherine D Rainey (Trustee) and Stanley W Converse (Trustee).
What does The Stringer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.